as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason
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Recent Examples of stoppage
Trucker strike gains momentum in Iran Iranian truck drivers have widened their labor stoppage to include more than 100 town and cities across the country.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Champions League Final Moneyline Odds: PSG vs. Inter Milan
The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes (plus stoppage time).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Neither team could find a winner after that, despite more than 10 minutes of stoppage time.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Listen to this article San Diego FC had to wait a bit longer this time to capitalize on a shocking defensive gaffe by the Los Angeles Galaxy, through a full 90 minutes and another four of stoppage time, but its patience was rewarded in the dying moments Saturday afternoon at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Champions League Final Moneyline Odds: PSG vs. Inter Milan
The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes (plus stoppage time).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Neither team could find a winner after that, despite more than 10 minutes of stoppage time.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Listen to this article San Diego FC had to wait a bit longer this time to capitalize on a shocking defensive gaffe by the Los Angeles Galaxy, through a full 90 minutes and another four of stoppage time, but its patience was rewarded in the dying moments Saturday afternoon at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
Noun
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Move over, infamously maligned ending of 2018’s The Predator — there’s a new cliffhanger in town.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Near the end of their captivity, the kidnappers cut off the ring finger of Juan’s left hand.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Siri has been hitting outside, going through a running progression and taking outfield jumps for about a month with the hope of returning by the end of the month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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